Report trip to Switzerland (a.k.a. Spottersheaven), Mai 2010

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Re: Report trip to Switzerland (a.k.a. Spottersheaven), Mai 2010

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rb1972 wrote:And which settings did he change?? Good stuff by the way
Jimmy showed that Canon's factory settings aren't in the highest quality. You can change the settings (on a EOS 40D) via MENU-BEELDSTIJL-GEBRUIKER 1-SCHERPTE. Sharpness can be set on 7.
K-9 wrote:We must not forget to pay special thanks to his father... :lol:
After all he has been the one ( i guess ) who has made it possible for us to enjoy these pictures being made by Sven.
I surely do! I do have my drivinglicense, but I'm not allowed to drive with a trailer or caravan. My father, fortunately, does have the right license!
K-9 wrote:reat shots !
Tnx!
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Sven van Roij wrote:After several hours on Alpnach, we saw a Cougar with Bambi Bucket leave. We quickly ran into the mountains, looking for a spot to shoot some decent pics of the Cougars hovering low above the water. After a (intensive) 20 minute run, I saw the helicopter hanging. Unfortunately, there were quite a few trees and a slope of about 40 degrees between me and the waterside. Quite a steep descent, especially with a tripod and photocamera! Anyway, we decided to descend down the slope. When we arrived at the waterside, pulled up for the last time, and flew back to base! However, after 30 minutes or so, another Cougar made several runs. The pilots said goodbye in style: the hovered 30 meters in front of us above the lake, and their downwash almost drowed us ;). Tnx guys :yourock:.
Not of the best quality, but my dad managed to make this short (and quite wet) movie of the Cougar with his mobile phone:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpH8a_IQJKA[/youtube]

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Sven
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Very 'cool' experience!! :twisted:
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DJdeRidder wrote:Very 'cool' experience!! :twisted:
Hehe, it was (I know what you mean ;) )
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